Pocono Speedway

Ranked #10,118 in Sports & Recreation, #244,253 overall

If You're Looking For A Quiet Day In The Mountains - You Might Want To Try Somewhere Else...

What you will find in the Pocono's -- specifically at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania is thundering loud NASCAR racing at it's best. This track is a favorite for many, and for very good reason -- it is wicked fun to watch a race there. Pocono Raceway also has claim to the only triangle track in NASCAR racing, with each of the three turns modeled turns at three different tracks. Pocono Raceway is also known to have one of the most accessible pit areas for getting autographs from your favorite drivers.

Pocono Speedway Video

Pocono Speedway From YouTube

StockCar Racing Experience provides detail on the configuration of Pocono Raceway.
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Pocono Raceway Track Map

Pocono Raceway Links On The Internet

Pocono Raceway Official Site
Pocono Raceway Official Site
Pocono Raceway Souvenirs
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Pocono Raceway Page at NASCAR.com

Pocono Speedway Photos

Cool Pictures Of This Beauty In The Mountains

the infield sea of RVs by the prodigal untitled13
pulling onto the track by the prodigal untitled13
turn three by the prodigal untitled13
pitting by the prodigal untitled13
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Pocono Speedway 2008 NASCAR Schedule

  • 06/08/08 ~~

    Pocono 500 ~~

    Pocono Raceway
  • 08/03/08 ~~

    Pennsylvania 500 ~~

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Where Is Long Pond, Pennsylvania?

How do I get there if I'm driving to Pocono Speedway?

Do You Need To Fly To Pennsylvania?

You can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination of them) right here.

Scranton Regional is the closest airport, but New York City or Philadelphia might also be alternatives for you.

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What Is Long Pond All About?

Some hometown stat's on the home of the Pocono Raceway.

The population of 18334 is 2,917.

That's #16101 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

80% of the population is white, which is 5 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 18334 is $47,554, which is $17,856 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $113,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 44% from the typical value.

Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of PA is 35.9.

Stats about: Long Pond, PA

Population: 2,917
Number of Households: 1,531
Average House Value: $113,100
Average Income per Household: $47,554
Elevation: 413 ft

Population Breakdown:

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What's The Weather Like In Long Pond, PA?

Current weather conditions in Long Pond, PA (18334)

Local Pollen Reports

64°F (Feels like 64°F)

Last update: 6/3/12 2:53 PM EDT

Humidity: 52%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 46°F
UV Index: 7 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.74in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 17mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Partly Cloudy
High: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM

Monday
Jun 4 


Scattered T-Storms
High: 60°F
Low: 44°F
Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM

Tuesday
Jun 5 


Isolated T-Storms
High: 62°F
Low: 45°F
Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM

Wednesday
Jun 6 


Few Showers
High: 61°F
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM

Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule

  • 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
  • 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
  • 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
  • 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
  • 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
  • 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
  • 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
  • 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
  • 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
  • 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
  • 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
  • 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
  • 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
  • 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
  • 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
  • 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
  • 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
  • 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
  • 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
  • 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
  • 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
  • 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
  • 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
  • 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
  • 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
  • 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
  • 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
  • 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Fan Notes For Pocono Speedway

Have you ever gone to a race at Pocono Speedway? Do you think the racing here is too slow, or are you in love with the terrible triangle?

Is this your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?

Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.

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  • Bill Aug 19, 2009 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Have been to the track twice really neat place. Only wish there was a way to put seating on the back straight away, what a view that would be! Hope to return soon I'd like to see the "COT" up close.
  • QuantumTraveler Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:24 am | delete
    The next time I'm around near the Pocono's I definitely want to see a NASCAR race there. Great info. Thanks.
  • Diana Feltner Aug 6, 2008 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    I am looking for a picture of the carved bears at the speedway. Where can I find this picture
  • BigJim Jan 12, 2008 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    been to several other tracks, but not this one. thanks for all the great info. nice job!
  • Loyalis Jan 11, 2008 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    I can almost hear the cars now!

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